‘Twas the night before Christmas, and wherever one looks,You see kitchens alive, with so many cooks.To the North and the South, to the West and the East,Everyone’s scrambling, to set up a feast. It’s all about food, at this holiday season,When calories don’t count, for some unknown reason.For some it’s the cookies, for some it’s…
RUBBISH Renewed Eco Fashion Show
Transforming trash & inspiring community for a sustainable earth Audiences will enjoy the diverse wearable art at the third annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show set for Thursday, December 6 at The Century Center in Bend.The benefit will support REALMS Families. Rimrock Expeditionary Alternative Learning Middle School is a public charter school for sixth through…
Prineville College Campus Unveils New Sculpture
Prineville’s new college campus, OSU/Central Oregon Community College, recently unveiled new work by local sculptor, Greg Congleton entitled Chaos to Order. There are several hundred students already utilizing this beautiful facility for higher education as it is quickly making a difference for Crook County people to work toward advanced degrees. Penny and Phil Knight have…
What A Long, Strange Trip It’s Been
Those who know me know how much I love Winnie, our little motor home. Cute and cozy go a long way with me. So it was without any fear whatsoever that we packed up some clothes, some food, a few books, games, puzzles and our always eager golden retriever, and headed off on a six-week…
Free Of Charge – A Do-It-Yourself Political Speech
The big fall elections are just around the corner, and politicians at every level are gearing up for some tough races. With the economy still in the doldrums, I figure money’s gotta be tight everywhere, even in the political races. I really feel for those hardworking men and women who’re trying to scrape up the…
Bend Fall Festival Puts Fashion Meets Art Forward
The weekend of October 6-7 will see the second coming of the Artist Runway at the Fall Festival. Th e event is a showcase for the original hand fabricated garments and accessories by the artists and craftspeople who participate. “When we started it came out of excitement with the combination of original fashion and repurposing…
Jeanie Smith at Art Adventure Gallery
Art Adventure Gallery in Madras presents It’s Personal solo show featuring local artist Jeanie Smith during October. Opening reception is on Friday, October 5 from 5:30-7pm including refreshments and music provided by John Curnutt. Smith’s contemporary collage on canvas is from her growing collection of photographs of her art and nature. Her images emerge from…
Warning Labels Do Have an Origin
We’ve all seen silly warnings and inane instructions on things, and we all know it’s those nefarious, overpaid company legal departments who’re behind them. But as an intrepid reporter, I wanted to delve deeper. I mean yeah, the legal eagles may have vetted all those warnings, but who really came up with them in the…
RVing – Glimpse into an Alternate Universe
It’s been said that a man’s home is his castle. But when you compact that castle into a really small space, put it on wheels, and call it an RV, well… Day 1. Driveway. Pre-Rollout Checklist: Water, propane, firewood, maps, GPS – check. Good-intention fruits and vegetables that will rot in the fridge and…
Huckleberry Harvest Ceremonial Feast
The 17th Annual Huckleberry Harvest Feel the Spirit is scheduled for August 11 at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort. This will be an exciting evening of arts and fun! (not to be confused with The Huckleberry Feast which is a ceremonial feast to give thanks for the Huckleberries, held in Warm Springs every August). The Museum at Warm…